Join us at Most Holy Trinity–St. Mary Church (138 Montrose Ave, btw Graham & Manhattan) for the Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

This uniquely Franciscan tradition is open to all—whether your friends bark, meow, chirp, or hop. Our friars have been serving Williamsburg for decades, and we welcome pets (and their humans) of every faith and background.

When?

Sunday, October 5 • 1:30–2:00 PM

✨ Step inside the landmark church for a blessing

✨ Free gifts for your pets

✨ All creatures and all neighbors welcome

Celebrate with us and have your beloved companions blessed. Even if your pet doesn’t fit in a carrier—we’ve got you covered! 🐕🐈🦜🐇

Mass

Saturday, Oct 4th

8:30 AM

Blessing of Animals

Sunday, Oct 5th

1:30 PM in church

2025–2026 Registration Now Open

Online registration is now available for all children ages 6–15. Our first day of Religious Education is Sunday, September 7, beginning with participation in our Re-Launch Sunday celebration and 10:30 AM Mass.

At Most Holy Trinity–St. Mary, we believe that parents are the first and most important teachers of the faith. That’s why our program includes Family Day Sundays, where parents and children will learn and grow together.

This is not a drop-off program or a spiritual daycare. We are forming disciples—and that requires the full engagement of both children and parents. We ask all families to attend Sunday Mass together and be active participants in this journey of faith.

Let’s grow in faith, hope, and love—together.

Maybe you've never been baptized—but something in you is searching. For meaning. For connection. For God.

We invite you to begin a journey of discovery—exploring your questions, your story, and what a relationship with Jesus might offer. This isn’t a class—it’s a path of reflection, learning, and spiritual awakening. Together, we explore faith, Scripture, the story of Jesus, and the wisdom of the Church in a respectful and welcoming environment.

The journey usually takes about two years and leads to Baptism at Easter in a powerful and moving night-time liturgy.

Curious? Ready to begin? Click here!

Congratulation to Xavier Isaias Parrilla and Isabella Victoria Rivera, who were baptized in the last few weeks. We pray that with this sacrament and the example of their parents and family they will grow in wisdom and in grace.

Our next Sight & Sound bus trip to Lancaster County in PA is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, when we'll see the inspiring new live show Joshua. The price is $210 and includes transportation, the show, and lunch. Tickets will start selling soon.

The time is now. How will you make a difference?

The Annual Catholic Appeal unites us with every parish in Brooklyn and Queens to care for the Church and the world beyond our doors:

• Forming new priests to serve the next generation • Caring for retired priests who have walked with us through life’s most sacred moments—baptizing our children, comforting us in loss, celebrating our weddings, and faithfully preaching the Gospel for decades.

These priests gave their lives in service to us. Now it is our turn to walk with them in their later years with gratitude and love.

• Serving the poor, the hungry, and the homeless • Offering programs for youth and migrants

Please take a moment to pray and consider what you can pledge. Remember: you don’t have to give the full amount today—your gift can be fulfilled in installments through December 2025. Together, we can make a lasting impact.